Ted Beam (guitar & vocals), Brian Song (bass), Samuel Mazur (drums), Steven Gregory (electric guitar), Corrie Covell (violin & cello), Thena Dare (vocals, guitar, piano)
影響
Miles Davis, Lauryn Hill, The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, The Counting Crows, Chet Baker, Indigo Girls, Sinead O'Connor, Bob Dylan, Ella Fitzgerald, Patti Griffin, Ani DiFranco, Belle and Sebastian, Johnny Cash, Shawn Colvin, Ted Beam, Wilco, The Vigilantes of Love, Nick Drake, Louis Armstrong, Sarah Vaughn, Led Zeppelin, Over the Rhine, Woodie Guthrie, The Police, Kings of Convenience, Innocence Mission, Clem Snide, Stan Getz, David Wilcox, Pedro the Lion, Elliot Smith, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Gillian Welch, Radiohead, Nat King Cole, Ron Sexsmith, Stevie Wonder, Jack Johnson, James Ward, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Dave Brubeck, James Taylor, John Patitucci, Rich Mullins, Tierney Sutton, Gerry Mulligan, Nickel Creek, Keith Green, Leona Naess, Victoria Williams, Bobby McFerrin, Hymns, Musicals, Spirituals...
風格近似
Sheryl Crow, Shawn Colvin, Jason Mraz, Patti Griffin, Sinead O'Connor, Indigo Girls, James Taylor, early Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFranco, John Mayer, Jonatha Brooke, Kings of Convenience, Jewel, Over the Rhine, Jack Johnson, James Blunt, David Wilcox, Fiona Apple, Gillian Welch, Alison Krauss, Ron Sexsmith, Aimee Mann, Alanis Morissette, Bob Dylan, Norah Jones, Leona Naess, Dar Williams, Tracy Chapman, Tori Amos, Sarah Mclachlan...
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Thena Dare is as real as it gets: no frills, down to earth, and with a natural grace that sets her apart. From a young age, Thena was deeply affected by the world around her, as well as the spiritual life she found deep within her. Losing her older sister early in her childhood played a huge part in her natural inclination to question things, and her desire for resolution and peace. Searching for truth and meaning became second nature for Thena- like breathing, and in her search she found God, and a voice to express the pain and joy.
Thena's songs reflect these themes implicitly, in her truly original blend of folk, jazz, soul and rock that she refers to as "Fazz." Most of Thena's songs are guitar driven, although she is playing the piano a lot more these days, and is known to break out the mandolin from time to time.
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Thena's musical journey has gone through many incarnations over the years, from theatre, to an accapella group, to a rock band, to finally, going solo as a singer-songwriter. At 18 she packed everything she had in her van and drove from Northern California to Tennessee. She sold shoes by day, and sang her heart out at night to whoever would listen; playing at every local bar, coffee shop, festival, fundraiser, radio station and television show she could get. While in Tennessee, Thena released her first album of all-original material, entitled "Real."
After 3 years, Thena decided to move to Los Angeles to continue her musical growth at the prestigious Thornton School of Music at USC. There, she had the privilege of studying under Grammy-nominated Tierney Sutton, as well as former Count Basie singer Carmen Bradford. Studying jazz had a huge impact on Thena as an artist, opening her up to new possibilities, and giving her an awakened sense of the improvisational. While at USC, Thena released her second all-original album, entitled "Eidolon," establishing her growth, depth and ease as an artist. During this time Thena had offers from labels, production companies, and even MTV, turning them all down in pursuit of the right fit.
In the last 4 years, Thena has become involved in the non-profit Heart Education, spear-headed by Leila Steinberg, former manager of Tupac Shakur. Thena has been blessed to have so many opportunities to share her music with kids in places like L.A.’s Juvenile Hall, and many of the underprivileged schools in the greater Los Angles area.
Since graduating, Thena has put her focus on writing from her heart, performing without fear, and learning to engage with all that God has to teach her in this crazy life. It's been an arduous road since she initially started pursuing her own music 12 years ago, but somehow it fits who Thena is so perfectly. At the heart of her music is the cry for growth and change, repentance and metamorphosis- and those things take time. In a society that more and more praises the glamorous, the cheap, the plastic, and the immediate, Thena is earthy, strong, simple and unpretentious. In a world of people looking for a voice, Thena has found hers.
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Highlights of Thena’s career include sharing the stage with such well-known comedians as Mike Epps, Michael Richards, and singing back-up for Barry Manilow, to name a few.
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Thena released her third and most recent album last year, entitled "Under the Radar."
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Hiya, thanks for being a friend - I enjoyed visiting YourSpace :-) Keep it up May your life be full of love, light and fun... hugs SOREN - Beats for change - NYERTUN
I bought Under the Radar a couple of years ago and haven't checked back here until now. It's good to see you're still going strong, and I particularly enjoyed listening to "America" on the video. So just stopping by to wish you all the best really.
Hi, Thena. I FINALLY got back to you! Sorry for the extremely long delay. A cup of tea or something on Thursday afternoon sounds really great to me. How's that for you? I'll message you my email address so we can work it out. I look forward to finally hanging out with you for a minute. Thanks for your patience. Peace. -D
Thanks ever so much for the add - it is really appreciated. You've got some great material up there - hope you like our rough stuff too. With very best wishes.
Thena! Hey its mike (John Torres' friend) just wanted you to know i still want you to come play out in R.S.M. I love your music and hope to help spread it out! God Bless!! -Mike
Thanks for the comment. You are very sweet. I feel the same way about you. I had a good time on The Eve. I could be available this Saturday Night. I'll call you tomorrow evening.
